Mrs. Guoqin Chang | AI Security | Excellence in Research Award

Mrs. Guoqin Chang | AI Security | Excellence in Research Award 

Mrs. Guoqin Chang | AI Security | Shaanxi Science and Technology Holding Institute | China

Mrs. Guoqin Chang holds a Ph.D. in Cyberspace Security from the School of Cybersecurity at Xidian University and currently leads the Artificial Intelligence Research Group at Shaanxi KeKong Technology Industry Research Institute, while also serving as Technical Advisor to the Shaanxi Printing Science and Technology Research Institute. Over her career, Chang Guoqin has built expertise in natural language processing (NLP), domain-specific large language model deployment, prompt engineering, fine-tuning and adaptation of models, AI model security, detection of text generated by large language models, adversarial text attacks/defenses, and multimodal information fusion. She is skilled in designing and evaluating robust NLP pipelines, adversarial-robust model architectures, secure model deployment, domain adaptation techniques, and text classification systems with security-aware defenses. Her professional experience spans research and development, project leadership, and peer-reviewing for major journals including Information Sciences and Computer Engineering and Design, and she has contributed to both academic publications and applied software/patents through her inventive activity. Through her publication record, patent filings, software copyrights, and R&D project involvement, Chang Guoqin has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the security, robustness, and domain-adaptability of modern AI. In conclusion, Chang Guoqin brings together advanced academic training, deep technical skills in NLP security and model adaptation, and real-world engineering experience  positioning her as a leading researcher/engineer in secure, domain-specific artificial intelligence and robust natural language processing solutions.

Professional Profiles: ORCID | Google scholar

Selected Publications 

  • Chang, G., Gao, H., Yao, Z., & Xiong, H. (2023). TextGuise: Adaptive adversarial example attacks on text classification model.

  • Chang, G., Gao, H., Pei, G., … & Guo, Q. (2024). The robustness of behavior-verification-based slider CAPTCHAs. Journal of Information Security and Applications.

  • Cheng, L., Zhang, Z., & Chang, G. (2019). Multimedia Social Network Authorization Scheme of Comparison-based Encryption.

  • Cheng, N., Chang, G., & Gao, H. (2020). WordChange: Adversarial Examples Generation Approach for Chinese Text Classification.

  • Chang, G., Gao, H., & Li, B. (2025). TextShelter: Text Adversarial Example Defense Based on Input Reconstruction.

  • Chang, G., & colleagues. (2019). A Survey of Research on CAPTCHA Designing and Breaking Techniques.

  • Cheng, N., Chang, G., Gao, H., … & Zhang, Y. (2020). WordChange: Adversarial Examples Generation Approach for Chinese Text Classification.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katarína Draganova | Security Systems | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katarína Draganova | Security Systems | Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katarína Draganova, Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia

Assoc. Prof. Ing. Katarína Draganová, PhD., ING-PAED IGIP, is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of electronics and aviation technology. She is currently an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Košice, Faculty of Aeronautics, where she has been actively engaged in research and teaching. From 2021 to 2023, she served as the Head of the Department of Aviation Technical Studies, contributing significantly to the development of academic programs and research initiatives. Her expertise lies in applied sensorics, aviation and industrial electronic systems, and air traffic management. She earned her Ph.D. in Electronics from the Technical University of Košice in 2012 and has since been involved in various research and development projects, publishing extensively in her field. In addition to her academic career, she holds an International Engineering Educator (ING-PAED IGIP) certification and has been instrumental in mentoring students at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Fluent in Slovak, English (FCE-certified), and German, she continues to make significant contributions to engineering education and aviation technology advancements.

Professional Profile:

ORCID

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Ing. Katarína Draganová, PhD., is a highly accomplished researcher and educator in aviation electronics, air traffic management, and applied sensor technology. Her extensive contributions to research, education, and academic leadership make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

  • 2018 – Associate Professor (Assoc. Prof.) in Electronics, Technical University of Košice
  • 2013 – 2014 – International Engineering Educator (ING-PAED IGIP), Technical University of Košice
  • 2009 – 2012 – Ph.D. in Aviation and Industrial Electronic Systems, Faculty of Aeronautics, Technical University of Košice
  • 2004 – 2009 – Engineer (Ing.) in Air Traffic Management, Faculty of Aeronautics, Technical University of Košice
  • 1996 – 2004 – Grammar School, P.O. Hviezdoslav in Dolný Kubín
  • 1992 – 1996 – Elementary School, Vyšný Kubín

💼 Work Experience

  • 2018 – PresentAssociate Professor, Technical University of Košice, Faculty of Aeronautics
    • Research and teaching in bachelor’s, engineering, and doctoral programs
    • Supervising bachelor’s, diploma, and dissertation theses
    • Research in applied sensorics and aviation technology
  • 2021 – 2023Head of the Department of Aviation Technical Studies
    • Managed academic and research activities within the department
  • 2017 – 2018Assistant Professor, Technical University of Košice
    • Led lectures, exercises, and research projects in aviation and electronics
  • 2012 – 2017Senior Scientist, Technical University of Košice
    • Conducted research and development in aviation sensor technology
    • Co-authored scientific publications and mentored students

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

  • Recognized as an Expert in Aviation Electronics ✈️
  • Published Numerous Research Papers in Sensorics and Aviation Technology 📜
  • Contributed to National and International Research Projects 🌍
  • FCE (Cambridge First Certificate in English) Certified 📖
  • Fluent in German 🇩🇪

Publication Top Notes:

From Košice to the Orbit. A Successful Story of Applied Magnetism

Mechanical Design and Testing of Mobile Monitoring Units for Security Systems

Implementation of Magnetic Markers for the Diagnostics of Conveyor Belt Transportation Systems

Stray Magnetic Field Measurement Method of Magnetic Hysteresis Curve of Open-Ended Sensor and Actuator Cores

Non-Destructive Testing of Pipe Conveyor Belts Using Glass-Coated Magnetic Microwires

Influence of Disinfectants on Airport Conveyor Belts